Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2021Social Welfare
H.R. 3915
Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 15, 2021)
Strengthening Social Security For Widows Act
This bill increases Social Security benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative method to calculate survivors benefits based on combined household benefit amounts. It also allows disabled widows and widowers to receive benefits before age 50.
What just happenedJun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23](R-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2021
- Jun 15, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House